Chemist Vs. High-End: Where To Spend & Where To Save

We got asked a spicy question: Do we feel guilty recommending high-end products with so many great options at the chemist? Here’s our official take! Plus, a skincare newbie just hit us up for advice—so we’re sharing our ultimate product recos to get you started! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: MECCA MAX WATERCOOLER Calming Hydration Serum 30ML $26 Simple 3% Hyaluronic Acid + b5 Booster Serum 30ml $20Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel 50g $38CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream 52ml $25.99ASGFR The Wrap $110 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at [email protected] or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt  Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.